nflJuly 23, 2018 11:14am EDTJuly 23, 2018 11:14am EDTYoung NFL stars like Ezekiel Elliott, Tyreek Hill, Joey Bosa and Jalen Ramsey are not even old enough to rent a car. They are part of our all-star team made up of players under the age of 25 going into the 2018 season.

QB: Marcus Mariota, Titans

Age: 24

Mariota will turn 25 in October, and talk of his regression in 2017 is exaggerated. His touchdown-to-interception numbers compared to those of 2016 were messy, but he is no longer stuck in a conservative offense. Mariota gets the nod over Jared Goff on this list because the Titans passer will take his play to another level with Matt LaFleur this season. Tennessee's scheme and improved skill players set up Mariota to let loose as a passer and take more advantage of his running. Except him to build on the momentum of his first career playoff victory as a starter.

RB: Todd Gurley, Rams

Age: 23

Gurley went into a sophomore slump as he struggled to find room for explosive, downfield runs. That all changed in Year 3 under a legitimate offensive-minded coach in Sean McVay, who unleashed Gurley as an all-around workhorse in the Marshall Faulk vein. Gurley dominated opponents all the way through the red zone with a league-best 2,093 scrimmage yards and 19 TDs. He has plenty of mileage left as the centerpiece of another Rams "Greatest Show."

RB: Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys

Age: 22

Elliott was terrific as a rookie but had to deal with the cloud of his suspension in Year 2. Through his 10 games in 2017, though, he was on pace for 1,878 scrimmage yards and 14 TDs, close to his 2016 statistics. The consistency of production through good volume is already there for Elliott. He and Gurley both are in the conversation for the best all-around back in the league, making them the two biggest no-brainers on this list.

WR: Stefon Diggs, Vikings

Age: 24

Diggs turns 25 in November, which should remind the Vikings they need to lock him up with a lucrative, long-term deal soon. There have been some durability issues, and Diggs is still searching for his first 1,000-yard season. But everything points to Diggs having a monstrous year with big-armed QB Kirk Cousins. That gives him the edge on this list over the Steelers' JuJu Smith-Schuster.

WR: Tyreek Hill, Chiefs

Age: 24

Hill developed from a sensational gadget player to true, home-run hitting No. 1 last season. He averaged 15.8 yards per catch, which turned 75 catches into 1,113 yards and 7 TDs. His rise is timed well with the arrival of second-year QB Patrick Mahomes and a worthy complement in Sammy Watkins. Hill quickly has emerged as one of the league’s most intimidating big-play threats.

TE: Hunter Henry, Chargers

Age: 23

Henry unfortunately will miss the entire 2018 season while recovering from the torn ACL he suffered early in the offseason program. But that does not keep him from edging the Giants’ Evan Engram for this positional honor. Henry had a strong 2017 season as both a blocker and an emerging receiver. With Antonio Gates retiring, Henry is a worthy long-term replacement for the Chargers.

OT: Ryan Ramczyk, Saints

Age: 24

Ramczyk was not supposed to start and be as big of a contributor for New Orleans right away, but injuries to others pushed him into action at both left and right tackle last season. He will begin the 2018 season at right tackle, taking over for retired Zach Strief. Ramczyk already has proved he's elite in the running game and nearly as smooth in edge pass protection.

OT: Jack Conklin, Titans

Age: 23

Conklin was awesome as a rookie on the right side, earning first-team All-Pro honors. He remained rock-solid in Year 2 until he suffered a torn ACL in the divisional playoffs. The Titans hope he won’t need to miss much time this season and will return as a game-changing blocker.

G: Will Hernandez, Giants

Age: 22

Entering the draft, the NFL was in need of some good, young interior linemen. Hernandez fits the bill. The Giants' selection of the guard was just as critical as their Saquon Barkley pick in terms of upgrading their running game. Hernandez will provide much-needed power and toughness.

G: Quenton Nelson, Colts

Age: 22

What Hernandez does for the Giants, Nelson does for the Colts. With his combination of athleticism and physicality, Nelson can help turn an improving Indianapolis line into one of the league’s best, both in pass protection for Andrew Luck and run blocking for a young committee of backs.

C: Billy Price, Bengals

Age: 22

Price injured his pectoral while bench-pressing at the Combine, but that didn't stop Cincinnati from drafting him in the first round to anchor its line. The Bengals will not be disappointed. Price will be a young leader and restore some of the nastiness the team used to have up front.

DE: Joey Bosa, Chargers

Age: 23

In just two seasons (28 games), Bosa has a sack for each of his 23 years on earth. He was more active and dominant in Gus Bradley’s attacking 4-3 scheme last season, and he should only build on his premier pass-rushing skills.

DE: Myles Garrett, Browns

Age: 22

Garrett was slow out of the gate as a rookie No. 1 overall pick because of the ankle injury he suffered right before the season, but he revved up to the tune of 7 sacks in nine starts for coordinator Gregg Williams. Garrett also looked strong against the run in most games. He will live up to his draft status with a big second season.

DT: DeForest Buckner, 49ers

Age: 24

Buckner is a more natural fit in a 4-3 defense, and he produced well for the 49ers last season in the new scheme. The No. 7 overall pick in 2016 was a consistent, disruptive force in opposing backfields. Look for career-high sack numbers soon as he solidifies himself as one of the game’s best inside pass-rushers.

DT: Kenny Clark, Packers

Age: 22

Clark gets the other inside spot barely over the Chiefs’ Chris Jones. Clark is already established as a monster run defender, and in his first season starting regularly at nose tackle, he added 4.5 sacks. He will be a linchpin for new coordinator Mike Pettine, who brings the best out of all 3-4 linemen.

LB: Reuben Foster, 49ers

Age: 24

Foster came into the league as a late first-round pick with the cloud of a shoulder injury and a checkered Combine. He exited his 10-game rookie season as an elite run defender and solid cover man, picking up where he left off at Alabama. After Foster serves his two-game suspension to start the 2018 season, the 49ers should see him continue to match the play of the (many) top veteran linebackers in the NFC.

LB: Deion Jones, Falcons

Age: 23

Jones is the position’s best when playing the pass with his speed, quickness, instincts and ball skills. He still has the time and ability to grow into a more well-rounded defender. The fact that Jones can handle himself outside is a good enough reason to line him up next to Foster on this team.

LB: Bradley Chubb, Broncos

Age: 22

Denver needed a mini-overhaul of its defense, and a big part of that was restoring the ferocity of its edge pass rush. Von Miller needed a more impactful bookend to help free him to get to the quarterback. Chubb, a surprise draft slide to the Broncos, was more necessity than luxury. He is too natural as a pass-rusher not to produce right away with Miller demanding attention.

CB: Marshon Lattimore, Saints

Age: 22

Lattimore did not need much time to prove himself as the No. 11 overall pick. He established himself as a big playmaker with 5 interceptions and 18 passes defended in only 13 games last season, and he was intimidating enough to be treated as a shutdown corner at times by opposing quarterbacks. The reigning defensive rookie of the year is bound to get better in a fully healthy season.

CB: Jalen Ramsey, Jaguars

Age: 23

Ramsey has the trash talk and moxie part of the job down pat; good thing he can back it up with terrific play. He is a dynamic cover man who can stay with anyone because of his rare combination of size (6-1, 208 pounds) and speed. Teammate A.J. Bouye is smooth with any assignment, allowing Ramsey the opportunity to be aggressive in looking for takeaways.

S: Marcus Williams, Saints

Age: 21

The Saints getting both Williams and Lattimore in the same draft does not seem fair. Williams started all but one game as a rookie and had 4 interceptions and 71 tackles to show for it. He delivered consistently against both the run and the pass to prove he has smarts and instincts well beyond his years.

S: Landon Collins, Giants

Age: 24

New York’s hard-hitting clean-up man has turned in consecutive Pro Bowl seasons by stuffing ball-carriers and stat sheets alike. He was more dominant in 2016, as his coverage and pass-rush pop did not show up in the same way last season. He should go back into overdrive under new coordinator James Bettcher, who ran a safety-friendly scheme in Arizona.

K: Harrison Butker, Chiefs

Age: 23

Kansas City needed to acquire Butker because it lost Cairo Santos, and it was able to get him because the team that drafted him in the seventh round, Carolina, had Graham Gano. Butker was money right away with both clutch moments and volume, eventually earning him a Pro Bowl alternate designation. He showed both accuracy (38-of-42 on field goals) and range.

P: Rigoberto Sanchez, Colts

Age: 23

Indianapolis had signed veteran Jeff Locke to replace Pat McAfee, but Sanchez came on strong and stole the job as an undrafted free agent. His booming leg delivered the league’s fourth-best net punting average (42.6 yards) last season.

KR/PR: Pharoh Cooper, Rams

Age: 23

Cooper found his niche as an All-Pro return man in his second season. He scored a touchdown and led the league with 27.4 yards per kickoff return. He also averaged 12.5 yards per punt return. Cooper is yet another explosive weapon on a Rams team loaded with them.

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